The Whole Steward

14: The Energy Of The Economy

14: The Energy of the Economy
Today we explore the role of energy in our modern economy.  We'll look at how the correlation between energy use and GDP affects your way of life. Then we'll dive into some relevant geopolitics around energy. We'll finish up with the role of in your life to gain a perspective of being a better steward of the energy God has given you.
Time Stamps:1:42 - GDP vs. Energy Use4:06 - U.S. Energy Use Break Down5:07 - Production, Consumption, Imports, Exports8:17 - Our Strategic Petroleum Reserve10:50 - Natural Gas, the second largest source of energy11:43 - Europe Energy Use Break Down12:49 - The Geopolitics over Energy15:36 - Who done it?18:10 - How much energy do you use?19:19 - New energy sources
Links:
Definitions:https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gdp.asphttps://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/units-and-calculators/british-thermal-units.phphttps://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/measuring-electricity.php
Energy Use vs GDPhttps://ourworldindata.org/grapher/energy-use-per-capita-vs-gdp-per-capita?time=latest
How is life affected by GDP?https://ourworldindata.org/uploads/2020/11/Correlates-of-GDP-%E2%80%93-How-is-life-at-different-levels-of-income.png
U.S. primary energy consumption by energy source, 2021https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20uses%20a%20mix%20of%20energy%20sources&text=Primary%20energy%20sources%20include%20fossil,produced)%20from%20primary%20energy%20sources.
U.S. Imports and Exportshttps://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/imports-and-exports.php
Depleting our Strategic Petroleum Reservehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/23/president-biden-announces-release-from-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve-as-part-of-ongoing-efforts-to-lower-prices-and-address-lack-of-supply-around-the-world/
Weekly U.S. Ending Stocks of Crude Oil in SPRhttps://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=WCSSTUS1&f=W
Exports of Liquid Natural Gas to Europehttps://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=52659
Who done it?https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/germany-says-no-results-yet-nord-stream-pipelines-sabotage-investigation-2023-03-07/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-nord-stream-probe-german-investigators-search-boat-that-may-have-carried-explosives-379505f9
President Biden February 2022 Q&A, timestamp 1:21https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4O8rGRLf8
Energy Use Per Capitahttps://ourworldindata.org/grapher/per-capita-energy-use

13: The Stewardship of Joseph

Today we explore The Energy of the Economy. Any and every action and interaction in life requires the procurement and expenditure of energy. We'll look at a historical example of this fact in the life and story of Joseph.

12: History Of The FDIC

In this episode you'll learn the history of the FDIC, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Listen to this special report on the banking system, bank failures and the socialization of the monetary system, and how this might affect your stewardship.
Timestamps1:55 FDIC Press Release March 12th, 20236:15 FDIC Press Release March 13th, 20239:20 Fractional Reserve Banking12:15 To big to fail?14:34 History of the FDIC, Franklin D. Roosevelt 193324:48 Correlation to today26:00 Assistance for the banks, borrowing and currency creation30:31 Confidence of the people in the system
Links:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/17/first-republic-svb-bank-failures/https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23017.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23019.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/https://www.fdic.gov/about/what-we-do/https://www.fdic.gov/about/history/index.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/history/3-12-33transcript.htmlhttps://www.fdic.gov/about/history/fdr_fireside_chat_banking_situation_03-12-33.mp3https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/national-debt/

11: When The Bank Fails

Today we explore the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, why it matters to you, what are the affects and how to protect yourself from future trouble. Then  we hear some great wisdom in the proverbs to help renew our minds.

10: From Wisdom To Practice

Today we get an intro to Proverbs on stewardship. Then a closer look at an inflation example. Finally, we look at some advantages and disadvantages to the real estate investment method we looked at last time. Get ready for some great pros and cons.
Time Stamp: 0:57 Proverbs on Stewardship 5:35 Inflation Example 12:22 Pros and Cons of the Real Estate Investment

9: A Better Return

Today we look at the silent tax and then zero in on some practical ways of preserving and growing your financial and material capital. I'll reveal what is currently my favorite investment, along with the nuts and bolts of how it works, today on the whole steward. 1:55 Inflation, the silent tax11:53 Financially Free vs Debt Free13:28 Some options19:40 A real estate strategy23:10 The 4 square method: income vs price29:39 Capital Gains31:40 Tax advantages32:31 Leveraging your real estate39:36 Internal Rate of Return

8: Zacchaeus and The Parable of the Ten Minas

Today is another wealth in the bible segment where we look at notable stewardship of God's people in scripture. You remember Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see. God saved him that day, and his stewardship changed forever. Jesus himself made that declaration and the bible says "As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable. We'll look at The Parable of the Ten Minas, today on the whole steward.
 3:40 - Zacchaeus is saved and his stewardship changed15:55 - The Parable of the Ten Minas27:55 - The good servants30:45 - The wicked servant33:56 - What should you do?
 

7: Lenders and Debtors

In this episode we discuss the ethics of borrowing and lending from a Christian worldview. Then we'll take a brief look at our current monetary system, and why it's bad for your dollars.  Find out who the winners and losers are.  Then decide which side of the equation to be on. Finally hear 3 steps to overcome in the current economy.  
 1:50 - Definition of debt 2:39 - What God says about borrowing and lending10:08 - Do the wicked borrow?13:26 - What should you borrow?14:05 - What should you lend?18:07 - Our Monetary System20:45 - History of the U.S. Dollar24:45 - Inflation of the currency26:03 - Winners and Losers28:58 - Can you avoid the economy of debt?29:57 - Do what the banks do31:38 - We're all in this together33:30 - 3 Ways to overcome

6: Your Abundance Mindset

Explore the abundance mindset from a Christian worldview. See how God is an abundant God and the resources of the earth are abundant.  Learn 4 characteristics of the abundance mindset. Then explore 3 practical examples of shifting from the scarcity mindset to the abundances mindset.
 
 1:05 - What is holding you back? 2:36 - Renewing your mind 3:50 - The sign of an educated mind 4:46 - Why abundance?11:35 - Poor vs. broke14:37 - Take control17:05 - Always learning18:18 - Don't be average18:56 - Example: Clipping coupons21:57 - Example: Funds with no return23:27 - Example: Finding cheap gas

5: Do The Right Thing

In this episode we explore the difference between doing things right and doing the right thing. Explore successful entrepreneurs and how they learn.  Then hear how to create and use a financial statement and give yourself the edge today. 
 
2:32 Do the right thing
5:01 Learn like a child
7:18 Examples of the successful
10:21 Your Financial Statement
14:32 How to interpret the results
16:55 Work toward your goals